comprehending

verb

Definition of comprehendingnext
present participle of comprehend
1
as in understanding
to have a clear idea of the age at which children can comprehend the difference between right and wrong

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2
as in knowing
to have a practical understanding of it took me a while to comprehend algebra

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3
as in including
to have as part of a whole our notion of morality should comprehend much more than proper sexual behavior

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehending
  1. including
  2. involving
  3. encompassing
  4. recognizing
  5. containing
  6. carrying
  7. seeing
  8. appreciating
Verb
  • The brand is facing an existential crisis, including multiple lawsuits, but the two warring families who own the company seem more preoccupied about a series of petty legal battles.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The union also wants Starbucks to resolve outstanding legal issues, including hundreds of unfair labor practice charges that workers have filed with the National Labor Relations Board.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of including
Verb
  • Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to bilateral contacts between Kyiv and Moscow, a contact group could be established involving Ukraine, Russia, key Western powers, and perhaps China.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of involving
Verb
  • Each year, the Whisky Advocate Buying Guide's expert team samples an array of whiskies, encompassing rare, limited editions, and up-and-coming brands likely to hit store shelves nationwide.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Louise Colville, a biologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London, said that the dry conditions in the Southern Levant — an area encompassing modern-day Israel, Palestine and Jordan — had probably been a major factor contributing to the longevity of the seeds.
    Franz Lidz, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of encompassing
Verb
  • By recognizing those with genuine potential early on, leaders can provide the necessary guidance and mentorship to help young employees develop a strong work ethic and realistic career aspirations.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Ways to celebrate include Airing of Grievances, Feats of Strength and recognizing easily explainable events as Festivus miracles.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Those are akin to having put together examples of people playing a sport, some examples containing no mistakes, and other examples revealing discernable mistakes.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of containing
Verb
  • Just beyond the crowds of Urbanites packed at the makeshift stage were travelers going about their business, pumping gas into their SUVs and RVs and carrying armloads of brisket sandwiches to their cars.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For over a decade now, brothers Alex and Eric Smith, who helm the group, have been carrying the torch of their grandfather, John Paterakis, who went from running a one-shop bakery to building a large commercial baking company (H & S Bakery).
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of carrying
Verb
  • Was great seeing Voro knock Patty on his ass.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • American Baptist missionaries in the 1800s converted Indians and Burmese to the faith, and churches in the Milwaukee area are seeing the effects of those conversions today, especially among Burmese refugees.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • While not apt for swimming, this more dramatic side of the island is worth appreciating, especially from scenic viewpoints in Gorda Peak National Park and the hiking trails that crisscross the island's most easterly points.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The audiences in India have also been changing and appreciating different work.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciating
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